Available Programme
JOURNALISM IN THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY
Programme delivered by the School of Communication
Objectives
In today's digital world, this programme is a great starting point for students who are interested in becoming journalists. It is a practical programme that combines basic journalism skills with new technology. Students will learn about how AI and big data change the way news is gathered, made, and shared. Also, students can learn how to use data journalism techniques for telling news stories more effectively and get a chance to try the popular technical tools which are being used in the media industries.
Learning Outcomes
By joining our programme, students will:
- develop the confidence to explore and create new ideas in the media field.
- learn the collaboration between journalism and technology.
- discover how journalism and technology can be used to inform, engage, and influence society.
Programme Schedule
| Date | Time (HKT) | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2024 (Thu) | 3 pm - 5 pm | The New Journalism Era: Generative AI and Journalism |
| 18 June 2024 (Tue) | 11 am - 1 pm | Exploring Stories with Data: Data Journalism |
| 20 June 2024 (Thu) | 3 pm - 5 pm | Fact vs. Fiction: Social Media and Journalism |
Programme Details
- For overseas and Mainland High School Year-11 students or above.
- 3 sessions of Zoom lectures will be conducted in English.
- Meet participants from around the world.
Programme Instructor(s)
Ms. Robin Ewing
Director of International Journalism Concentration, BComm (Hons.) in Journalism, School of Communication
Dr. Bess Wang
Programme Director of Data and Media Communication Concentration (DMC) &
Associate Director of HKBU Fact Check, School of Communication
Dr. Fu Xiaoyi
Lecturer, School of Communication
About the School of Communication
The School of Communication at Hong Kong Baptist University was originally founded in 1968. It provides a comprehensive range of programmes in communication available in Hong Kong at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Within the four-year undergraduate curriculum for the Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Programmme, the School offers three choices of major to follow the General Education and core communications courses.